Fragments, an exhibition of works by Cynthia Wold, will by opening at Blackbird Cafe on May 17, 2014 at 7pm. We at Blackbird Cafe are all about supporting our local artists. Our Walls are always adorned with the works of artists from the area. Come in on May …

The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County along with Porter County Parks and Recreation and MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) are collaborating on a project to bring more rain barrels to the citizens of Porter County. They have …

The Porter County Substance Abuse Council is pleased to announce this year’s Red Ribbon Scholarship winner, Ashley Barnas. She is a senior at Portage High School and has been an outstanding student. Her work as a leader comes from her attendance at a …

La Lumiere School is pleased to announce that its 50th Anniversary Gala will be held on Saturday, May 3 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. The School will celebrate its first half-century by welcoming over 350 alumni, parents, faculty and guests from …

A single inch of rain falling on 1,000 square feet of roof can yield 600 gallons of water. To make use of this valuable resource, the City of Valparaiso is offering residents the opportunity to purchase rain barrels at reduced rate. The 55-gallon rain barrels …

Franciscan St. Margaret Health-Dyer and Hammond Volunteer Services president Deby Stevenson presents hospital president Thomas Gryzbek a check for $91,300 during an annual volunteers’ recognition luncheon at Teibel’s restaurant in Schererville April 9 …

On Saturday, April 26 2014 in downtown Michigan City, we celebrate the 11th Samaritan Skedaddle, a 5K Run/Walk, and one of the Samaritan Counseling Center’s primary vehicles for fundraising and awareness of the services we provide. The Samaritan …

“An Ideal Husband,” by Oscar Wilde, marries comedy, drama, and political corruption in an on-stage performance. Throughout the four act play, Wilde uses sophisticated language that delivers the seamless groundwork so the audience can explore the …

Some new exhibits have opened at South Shore Arts! Check out these wonderful artists. Beyond the Obvious Kathleen Hocker has gone from scientist to artist. A teacher of chemistry and physics for over 21 years at Bloom Trail High School as well as Purdue …

These Acts of Kindness are in the participants own words and the only purpose of this challenge was to scatter kindness. Day 80 No response, no activity Day 81 My mom and I paid some layaway off at Christmas doing so anonymously Day 82 No response no activity …